Category: Tri-Town News

  • Master plan now includes historic preservation goals

    PLUMSTED – The township now has its first historic preservation element, as part of the municipality’s master plan. The master plan is the document that guides the growth and development of the community. It is comprised of multiple elements. According to Mayor Ron Dancer, the historic preservation plan was officially adopted by the Plumsted Planning/Land…

  • Dog park on Easy Street being planned in Howell

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL – Four thousand licensed dogs and their owners may eventually have a park created just for them. If all plans fall into place, a dog park could be open in the community by the spring of 2009. The Howell Parks and Recreation Department and the Recreation Advisory Committee have…

  • For the Record

    The Rev. Steve Brigham of the Lakewood Outreach Ministry Church may be contacted at (732) 364- 0340 or (732) 814-5537. There is also a post office box at Lakewood Outreach Ministry Church, P.O. Box 326, Lakewood 08701. Pastor Lee Tucker’s address is 1331 Ventura Drive, Lakewood 08701. Contact information for these individuals who offer assistance…

  • Church making an effort to help Lakewood’s needy

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer On a recent day at the corner of Second and Lexington avenues in the parking lot of the Future Glory of Zion Church, parishioners accepted the challenge of helping to restore the spirit of some of Lakewood’s downtrodden individuals with food and the Gospel. PHOTOS BY ANDREW MILLER staff Lenny…

  • IN THE ARTS

    Kids are in for a treat, even if they don’t like peas. Hot Peas ‘n Butter opens the children’s season at Mercer County Community College’s Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, Sept. 29 at 2 and 4 p.m. Hot Peas ‘n Butter is a unique children’s group founded on the premise that kids…

  • Building to carry name of former police chief

    Howell officials will pay tribute to Harvey F. Morrell Jr. BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Harvey F. Morrell Jr. HOWELL – He has been described as “the pillar on which Howell was built,” “a model public servant” and a “law enforcement legend.” For more than 56 years, Harvey F. Morrell Jr. has been an agent…

  • Grant helps get word out about Safe Haven program

    Efforts to educate the public on the state’s Safe Haven program will continue with the use of an additional $10,000 state grant. “This is an important initiative that can help save lives,” said Ocean County Freeholder Director John P. Kelly, who serves as director of Law and Public Safety. “This money is being used to…

  • Applicant proposes retail center on West Farms Road property

    BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer HOWELL – Concerned residents filled the meeting room at town hall on Sept. 6 to hear a proposal before the Planning Board for Howell Bergman Plaza, a proposed retail shopping center. According to a report prepared by Planning Board engineer Ernest Peters, the applicant is seeking preliminary and final site…

  • Medieval times

    The Renaissance Faire returned to Lakewood’s Pine Park on Sept. 15-16 and thrilled visitors with events and activities that brought the Middle Ages to life. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Lakewood Lions Club. Above, Sir Michael of Ananopolis, Michael Elderkin of Canada, is knocked from his horse during a joust. Top right,…